| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $165.96 | 5.723% | $175.4579 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.99 | 12.491% | $13.4877 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.71 | 6.249% | $35.8165 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.53 | 4.203% | $250.6395 | $250.64 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.46 | 7.591% | $102.7064 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.81 | 7.304% | $123.1957 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.51 | 13.669% | $189.2703 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.97 | $890.5740 | $890.59 | $890.55 | $890.60 | |